20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Rose-Cut Diamond Statement 18k Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A true one-of-a-kind masterpiece, this 18K white gold statement necklace showcases 20 carats of unmistakably natural emeralds, each linked with rose-cut natural diamonds for a refine...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 55.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 55 carats total weight. Every Diamond is Gia certified. G-H Color sizes graduating from .30ct each-1.00ct each diamond and the majority to .30-.70 Clarity range: Inte...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Pear Heart Cut Diamond and Marquise Trillion Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Pear, Heart Cut Diamond and Marquise, Trillion Cut Emerald Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,400Sale Price|20% Off
84.76 carats Emeralds & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Necklace & Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Drop Necklace set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Bead & Rough Cut Necklace - Statement 14K Gold & Silver Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our striking natural emerald rough cut pendant necklace, adorned with a captivating arrangement of entirely natural Colombian emeralds of various cuts and sizes, starting...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
1.0 Carat 14k Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$320,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Minor Oil Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Emeralds and diamond rivière necklace Composed of a graduated line of alternating heart-shaped vivid green and diamonds, length approximately 410mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 7.51ctw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 7.51ctw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace Style: Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Bezel Station Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
JR 18karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR 18Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Necklace Necklace is made with Emerald Beads combination with white Rose Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.13 CT 18Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Suspended from an 18-karat yellow gold chain, the focal point of this necklace is a mesmerizing emerald-cut natural diamond weighing 0.13 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 0.97 and Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Centered around a mesmerizing Sri Lankan emerald-cut ruby weighing 0.97 carats, set in radiant yellow gold, and surrounded by 14 dazzling round diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond & Green Emerald Halo 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art-Deco pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with milgra...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.0ct 14K Natural Colombian Emerald Elongated Emerald Cut Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable solitaire emerald pendant. What makes this piece, is clearly the gemstone. The emerald carries two carats, of pure Colombian emerald beauty that showcases a ravishing vi...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Pear Cut Emerald And Marquise Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An elegant drop pendant crafted in 18K white gold, centered with a vivid pear-cut emerald framed by a halo of marquise and pear-cut diamonds. 18k White Gold Pear Cut Emerald And Ma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Graduated Tennis Necklace with Emerald Cut Diamonds 37.86tcw
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Graduated Tennis Necklace with Emerald Cut Diamonds 37.86tcw Made in Platinum 111 stones each is GIA certified F-G color VS-VVS clarity Length: 16.5in 2 stones 1.00ct ...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Pendant Necklace in Silver with Diamonds
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A bold emerald-cut aquamarine framed in a prong setting evokes the beauty of the sky.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Collar Necklace 14.77CT Emerald 16.64CT Diamond
Located in Dallas, TX
Item Details: Type: Collar Necklace Style: Collar, Statement, Luxury, Bib Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Metal Color: White Weight: 45.29 Grams Main Stone: Natural Emerald Main ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50ct 14K Emerald Cut Bezel Set Pendant Dark Green Emerald Multifunctional
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Solitaire Multifunction Pendant, showcasing a mesmerizing 2.50-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia, radiating a captivating dark green hue...
Emerald, 14k Gold
1.65 Carat Diamond Round Emerald Cut Dangle Drop Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Round and Emerald cut diamond drop necklace. Emerald center stone with two dangle rows of round diamonds on a 18 inch cable chain in 14k white gold. 12 round full cut diamonds, app...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Totally is emerald about 1.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald 1.88cts Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Opal Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opal Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A yellow gold rope chain necklace suspending a pendant set with an oval opal, accented by round diamonds and two emerald-cut emeralds Appr...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.07ct 14K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Solitaire Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Colombian emerald solitaire necklace set in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire piece carries a natural emerald in a four-prong setting. Fully faceted, th...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Cut Garnet Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This pendant necklace is made in 14K white gold. It features a emerald cut Garnet weighing 10.76 carat.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace A round pendant featuring a bow at the top and a carved emerald drop at the bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
0.65ct Natural Sapphire Pendant 14K Gold Emerald Cut Deep Blue Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire sapphire necklace features a 0.65-carat, emerald-cut sapphire set in an elegant east-west orientation within a secure four-prong setting.
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Oval and Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Caliber Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.60 ct. Total lenght is chain 42...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
4.69tcw 18K Dark Green Emerald & Diamond Pendant, Emerald Cut Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Accent Pendant, a dazzling embodiment of sophistication and luxury. Immerse yourself in over 4.5 carats of pure, rich green goodness wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Diamond Necklace 10K Yellow Gold 18.25in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant amethyst and diamond necklace in 10kt yellow gold features a beautifully cut emerald cut amethyst measuring approximately 6.9x4.9mm, accented by 0.10 carats total weight...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage necklace in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 2.60 carats (F color, VVS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Topaz Diamond Necklace 10K Yellow Gold 18.25in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant topaz and diamond necklace in 10kt yellow gold features a vibrant emerald cut blue topaz measuring approximately 7x5mm, accented by 0.10 carats total weight of natural H...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,200 / item
Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace Illusion Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
27.64 carats of F color VS clarity baguette and round diamonds set as single illusion emerald cut diamonds! Full of sparkle and brilliance this necklace is a fabulous piece to add t...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Newly Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A newly made pendant necklace in 14k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.61 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1-SI...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Tennis Necklace with East West set Emerald cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tennis Necklace with East West set Emerald cut Diamonds Necklace is handmade Platinum bezel set style setting All stones are certified GIA emerald cut diamonds 65 stone...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,714Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Emerald Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.32 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.50 ct. Total lenght is chain 45 cm....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
White GOld Necklace with White Diamonds, Emeralds and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
A stunning sinuous shape in white gold, enriched by emeralds and diamonds of the micromosaic tesserae and precious stones.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra 2.06ct Octagon Cut Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined 2.06 carats emerald and diamond pendant necklace is crafted in 925 sterling silver. Measuring approximately 7 x 9 mm, the vibrant green gemstone is elegantly framed by a...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
10.83tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Hepburn Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
This necklace is not for the faint of heart! Featured here is a stunning oval Colombian emerald and diamond necklace made in fine 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Square Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage square cut necklace in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
5.58tcw 18K Irregular Cut Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Accent Pendant Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A magnificent and one-of-a-kind piece, this is a natural emerald and diamond necklace that is sure to turn heads.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Emerald Pendant with Diamond Trio in Platinum for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A stunning emerald-cut emerald sits pretty in a four-prong setting, topped by a glimmering cluster of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Carved 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace With Shield Cut Emeralds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K White, Yellow Gold - Weight: 12.03 Grams - Style: Art Nouveau - Chain Length: 16 Inched - Pendant Size: 3.9 x 3.25 CM ____________...
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage necklace in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats (G-H color, SI1-SI2 c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Marquise and Pearl Cut Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Marquise and Pearl Cut Diamond and Pear Cut Emerald Drop Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.18ct 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut Geometric Solitaire Solid Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is an absolutely stunning, and one-of-a-kind natural emerald pendant. The gemstone is a natural, 3.18-carat, Zambian emerald cut emerald with ravishing characteristics such ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.22ct 14K Natural Fine Quality Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is an absolutely stunning, and one-of-a-kind natural emerald pendant. The gemstone is a natural, 2.22-carat, Zambian emerald cut emerald with ravishing characteristics such ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
41.12 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stunning necklace features a captivating design that showcases vibrant oval-cut emeralds, known for their rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
13.22 Carat Cushion Cut Emeralds and 18.91 Carat Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with 7 Cushion cut Emeralds weighing a total of 13.22 carats, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 9.24 carats, Marquise cut D...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
40.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emeralds and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stunning necklace features a captivating design that showcases vibrant cushion-cut green emeralds, known for their rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cushion Cut Emerald Pendant
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
0.55ct Cushion Cut Emerald with 0.25ct total weight of accent Diamonds. Set in 18k TT, with a 16" cable chain.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20ct 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire 4 Prong Gold Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a captivating Zambian emerald necklace set in fine 14K solid gold, showcasing a rich sea green, earth mined emerald with beautiful clarity and rare natural character...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Emerald Cut and Round Bead Chain Necklace in 14K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 7.08 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and emerald cuts. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Length is 16".
White Diamond
Natural Emerald Rough Cut Floral Pendant - 14K Gold Pumpkin Bead Necklace 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Emerald Carved Beaded Pendant Necklace. This stunning piece features a captivating array of round cabochons, rondelles, and intricately hand-carved ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Spark Creations Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Spark Creations, New York. This mystic sunburst pendant features gorgeous diamonds and a lush emerald. It is meticulously fabricated and in excellent condition....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$2,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
16.16 Carat Mixed Cut Emerald Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
16.16 Carat Mixed Cut Emerald Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mixed cut emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
57.52 Carat Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Maharaja Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 57.52 carats emerald, 104.62 carats pearl & 15.41 carats of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Price Upon Request
White Gold Necklace with Emeralds, Sapphires Malachite, White Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
A dance of light and grace, the Colibrì necklace captures the fleeting beauty of hummingbirds in motion. At its heart, two exquisitely crafted hummingbirds, their bodies aglow with e...
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.40ct 14K Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Four Prong Vertical Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning emerald cut Zambian emerald pendant in fine 14K yellow gold. Displayed in the center is a lush bluish-green emerald with very good clarity, accented by a ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.